Agenda and minutes

To approve as a correct record and sign the Minutes of the meeting held on 17 January 2013.

The Minutes (copies of which had been circulated) of the meeting held on 17 January 2013 were approved as a correct record and signed by the Chair.

Councillors and officers were invited to declare any interests which they had in any of the items on the agenda for the meeting.

The following interests were declared:-

Personal Interest

Personal & Prejudicial Interest

Disclosable Pecuniary Interest

To receive any announcements from the Chair about local community events or issues.

There were no announcements made.

Members of the public are invited to put questions to the Chair of the Area Committee on any matters within the powers and duties of the Area Committee, subject to the exclusions set out in the Code of Practice (Questions must be submitted prior to the commencement of the meeting on the cards provided. These are available the meeting and at local libraries and information centres.  You can also submit via the Council’s website at www.stockport.gov.uk/publicquestions.

Members of the public were invited to put questions to the Chair of the Area Committee on any matters within the powers and duties of the Area Committee, subject to the exclusions set out in the Code of Practice.

One public question was submitted relating to blocked drains on a number of roads in Cheadle Hulme and why these had not been addressed following a question having been asked on the same subject at the meeting of the Area Committee on 30 August 2012.

Carolyn Tuner (Public Realm Inspector, Stockport Council), reported that the affected drains had been attended to as part of the routine programme in August 2012, however a further inspection would be undertaken in the area with a view to identifying where there remained any outstanding drainage problems.

To receive petitions from members of the public and community groups.

No petitions were submitted.

The Public Realm Inspectopr will attend the meeting to provide an update on matters raised at the last committee meetings. Councillors and Members of the public are invited to raise issues affecting local environmental quality.

Carolyn Turner (Public Realm Inspector) attended the meeting to report on current issues and to answer questions from Councillors and members of the public in relation to environmental and highways issues within the area represented by the Bramhall and Cheadle Hulme South Area Committee.

The following comments were made/ issues raised:-

·         An incident of fly-tipping had been reported on North Park Road, Bramhall from which evidence had been obtained.

·         Following approval at the last meeting of the Area Committee, an order had now been placed for a bench to be located outside the Woodford Park Garden Centre, Woodford.

·         Concern was expressed in relation to continued problems with the drainage of the highway at locations on Midland Road, Manor Road and Fir Road, Bramhall.

·         Works to install handrails on the footpath across Bramhall Golf Course had not yet been fully completed.

RESOLVED – That Carolyn Turner be thanked for her attendance.

Community Safety and Neighbourhood Policing Annual Report

Representatives from the Community Safety Unit (Stockport Council) and Greater Manchester Police will attend the meeting to provide an update on their activities within the area represented by the Bramhall and Cheadle Hulme South Area Committee.

Community Safety and Neighbourhood Policing Annual Report

Inspector Stephen Gilbertson (Greater Manchester Police), Nigel Hudson (Community Safety Operational Manager, Stockport Council) and Vashti Jellis (Community Safety Officer, Stockport Council) attended the meeting to make a presentation in respect of the work of the Safer Stockport Partnership to reduce crime in 2012/13 and to answer questions from Councillors and members of the public in relation to Neighbourhood Policing issues within the Bramhall and Cheadle Hulme South area.

The following comments were made/ issues raised:-

·         It was noted that a number of arrests had been made with regard to graffiti which had recently proliferated throughout the Stockport area.

·         Police patrols continued to be targeted around cash holding businesses to address concerns in relation to commercial robberies.

·         The work of the police and Community Safety Unit and addressing anti-social behaviour was acknowledged.

RESOLVED – That Inspector Gilbertson, Nigel Hudson and Vashti Jellis be thanked for their attendance and presentation.

To consider any applications for Area Flexibility Funding or to receive feedback from organisations who have received funding.

Friends of Parkside

To consider an application for £3,700 for Area Flexibility Funding towards the cost of providing secure fencing around newly installed play equipment at Parkside.

(a)       Friends of Parkside

Clare Curran of the Friends of Parkside attended the meeting to answer questions from councillors on the group’s application for funding toward the cost of providing secure fencing around newly installed play equipment at Parkside.

RESOLVED – That the Democratic Services Manager be requested to make a grant of £3,700 (£3,000 from the Bramhall North ward allocation and £700 from the Bramhall South ward allocation) to the Friends of Parkside toward the cost of providing secure fencing around newly installed play equipment at Parkside.

(b)       Cheadle Hulme Garden and Allotment Association

Anthony Nelson of the Cheadle Hulme Garden and Allotment Association attended the meeting to answer questions from councillors on the group’s application for funding toward the cost of the construction of a new resource centre building and access ramps.

RESOLVED – That the Democratic Services Manager be requested to make a grant of £420 (Cheadle Hulme South ward allocation) to the Cheadle Hulme Garden and Allotment Association toward the cost of the construction of a new resource centre building and access ramps.

To consider a report of the Service Director (Place Development).

The following development applications will be considered by the Area Committee:-

Development applications were submitted.

(NOTE: Full details of the decisions including conditions and reasons for granting or refusing planning permission and imposing conditions are given in the schedule of plans. The Corporate Director of Place is authorised to determine conditions and reasons and they are not therefore referred to in committee minutes unless the committee makes a specific decision on a condition or reason. In order to reduce printing costs and preserve natural resources, the schedule of plans is not reproduced within these minutes. A copy of the schedule of plans is available on the Council’s website at www.stockport.gov.uk/planningdecisions. Copies of the schedule of plans, or any part thereof, may be obtained from the Place Directorate upon payment of the Council’s reasonable charges).

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager outlined the procedure approved by the Council for public speaking on planning applications.

Change of use to develop the site as a waste storage treatment and recycling facility including open air soil screening and hardcore crushing and screening including parking.

The Area Committee is requested to recommend that the Planning and Highways Regulation Committee grant planning permission.

Officer contact: Mark Jordan on 474 3557 or email: mark.jordan@stockport.gov.uk

In respect of plan no. 50214 for the change of use to develop the site as a waste storage treatment and recycling facility including open air soil screening and hardcore crushing and screening including parking at the former Brickworks Site, Adswood Road, Cheadle Hulme, it was

RESOLVED – That in the light of the receipt of comments from the Council’s Nature Development Team which had been received since the agenda was produced, consideration of this application be deferred pending the submission of additional information relating to ecological surveys.

Demolition of existing garage and building of two storey side extension and modifications to existing dwelling.

The Area Committee is requested to recommend that the Planning and Highways Regulation Committee grant planning permission.

Officer contact: Michael Crossley on 474 3549 or email: michael.crossley@stockport.gov.uk

In respect of plan no. 51436 for the demolition of existing garage and building of two storey side extension and modifications to existing dwelling at 501 Chester Road, Woodford, it was

RESOLVED – That the Planning and Highways Regulation Committee be recommended to grant planning permission.

Part 2 storey, part single storey rear extension. Alterations to front elevation. Raised rear patio. Detached outbuilding to rear garden. New access stairs to side plus alterations to front boundary and construction of hardstanding area.

The Area Committee is recommended to grant planning permission.

Officer contact: Fiona Albarracin on 474 4561 or email: fiona.albarracin@stockport.gov.uk

In respect of plan no. 51449 for a part two storey, part single storey rear extension; alterations to front elevation; raised rear patio; detached outbuilding to rear garden and new access stairs to side plus alterations to front boundary and construction of hardstanding area at 131 Bramhall Lane South, Bramhall,

a member of the public spoke against the application; and

the applicant’s agent spoke in support of the application.

It was then

RESOLVED – That the Planning and Highways Regulation Committee be recommended to undertake a site visit in view of the Area Committee’s concerns over the scale of the proposed development, the nature of the proposed boundary treatments and the impact of the proposed development upon the character of the area within the setting of a conservation area.

New build family dwelling within garden plot associated with Damery Cottage.

The Area Committee is recommended to grant planning permission.

Officer contact: Dominic Harvey on 474 3544 or email: dominic.harvey@stockport.gov.uk

In respect of plan no. 51566 for a new build family dwelling within garden plot associated with Damery Cottage at Damery Cottage, 2 Damery Road, Bramhall, it was

RESOLVED – That planning permission be granted.

To consider a report of the Service Director (Place Management)

The report considers a request from St James’ Catholic High School, Cheadle Hulme to hold a sponsored walk passing through Bruntwood Park on 21 March 2013.

The Area Committee is recommended to approve the application, subject to the production of appropriate papers and event plans.

Officer contact: Amanda Evans on 0161 218 11777 or e mail: amanda.evans@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report of the Service Director (Place Management) (copies of which had been circulated) detailing an application received  from St James’ Catholic High School, Cheadle Hulme to hold a sponsored walk passing through Bruntwood Park on 21 March 2013.

The representative of the Democratic Services Manager reported that as the application site fell also fell within the boundaries of the Cheadle Area Committee the application had also been considered by the Cheadle Area Committee at its meeting on 26 February 2013 which had recommended that approval be given to the application.

RESOLVED – That the application for the use of Bruntwood Park for a sponsored walk on 21 March 2013 be approved.

To consider a report of the Service Director (Legal and Democratic Services).

The report summarises recent appeal decisions; lists current planning appeals and dates for local enquiries; informal hearings for planning appeals, and enforcement action within the Bramhall and Cheadle Hulme South Area Committee area.

The Area Committee is recommended to note the report.

Officer contact: Joy Morton on 474 3217 or email: joy.morton@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Service Director (Place Development) submitted a report of the Service Director (Legal & Democratic Services) (copies of which had been circulated) listing any outstanding or recently determined planning appeals and enforcements within the area represented by the Bramhall & Cheadle Hulme South Area Committee.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.

To consider a report of the Service Director (Place Management).

The report provides an update on the Highway Maintenance and Traffic Management Delegated Budgets for the Bramhall North, Bramhall South and Cheadle Hulme South wards as at the end of January 2013.

The Area Committee is recommended to note the report.

Officer contact: Simon Sherry on 474 2420 or email simon.sherry@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report of the Service Director (Place Management) (copies of which had been circulated) providing an update on the Highway Maintenance and Traffic Management Delegated Budgets for the Bramhall North, Bramhall South and Cheadle Hulme South wards as at the end of January 2013.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.

To consider a report of the Service Director (Place Management).

The report details proposals to make an ‘Experimental Traffic Regulation Order’ implemented as part of a pedestrian crossing upgrade and to prohibit parking on Church Road/ Hill Top Avenue, Cheadle Hulme permanent.

The Area Committee is recommended to

(1) Give approval to the making permanent of the following Experimental Traffic Regulation Order:-

Revocation of No Waiting Monday to Saturday 7.00 am to 6.30 pm 

Hill Top Avenue, Cheadle Hulme - Both sides from its junction with Church Road for a distance of 10 metres in a northerly direction.

Church Road, Cheadle Hulme - north side from its junction with Hill Top Avenue for a distance of 10 metres in a westerly direction.

Church Road, Cheadle Hulme - From its junction with Hill Top Avenue for a distance of 10 metres in an easterly direction.

Church Road, Cheadle Hulme – north side, from a point 28 metres west of the westerly kerb line of Hill Top Avenue for a distance of 9 metres in a westerly direction.

Proposed No Waiting at Any Time

Hill Top Avenue, Cheadle Hulme - Both sides from its junction with Church Road for a distance of 10 metres in a northerly direction.

Church Road, Cheadle Hulme - north side from its junction with Hill Top Avenue for a distance of 10 metres in a westerly direction.

Church Road, Cheadle Hulme - From its junction with Hill Top Avenue for a distance of 10 metres in an easterly direction.

Proposed Limited Waiting - 20 Minutes - No return within 1 Hour –

Monday to Friday 9.30 am to 4. 00 pm, Saturday 7.00 am to 6.30 pm

Church Road, Cheadle Hulme – north side, from a point 28 metres west of the westerly kerb line of Hill Top Avenue for a distance of 26.5 metres in a westerly direction.

Proposed Restricted waiting Monday to Friday - 7.00 am to 9.30 am & 4.30 pm to 6.30 pm

Church Road, Cheadle Hulme – north side, from a point 28 metres west of the westerly kerb line of Hill Top Avenue for a distance of 26.5 metres in a westerly direction.

(2) Request that the Service Director (Place Management) undertake an investigation into parking issues on Hill Top Avenue in the vicinity of its junction with Church Road.

Officer contact: Andrew Varey on 474 4809 or email: andrew.varey@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report of the Service Director (Place Management) (copies of which had been circulated) detailing a proposal to make an ‘Experimental Traffic Regulation Order’ implemented as part of a pedestrian crossing upgrade and to prohibit parking on Church Road/ Hill Top Avenue, Cheadle Hulme permanent.

RESOLVED – That consideration of this item be deferred pending clarification of the rationale of the extent of the proposed Limited Waiting Traffic Regulation Order on Church Road, Cheadle Hulme.

To consider a report of the Service Director (Place Management).

The report details the findings of a consultation exercise with local residents on a proposal for the introduction of a 20mph Speed Limit on Heathbank Road, Cheadle Hulme.

The Area Committee is recommended to give consideration to the outcome of the consultation exercise and determine whether to give approval to the following schedule to implement a Moving Traffic Regulation Order:-

Moving Traffic Restriction “20mph Speed Limit Order”

Officer contact: Andrew Varey on 474 4809 or email: andrew.varey@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report of the Service Director (Place Management) (copies of which had been circulated) detailing the findings of a consultation exercise with local residents on a proposal for the introduction of a 20mph Speed Limit on Heathbank Road, Cheadle Hulme.

RESOLVED – That approval be given to the introduction of a Moving Traffic Restriction “20mph Speed Limit Order” at the following locations at a cost of £1,800 to be funded from the Area Committee’s Highway Maintenance and Traffic Management Delegated Budget (Cheadle Hulme South ward allocation):-

To consider a report of the Service Director (Place Management).

The report details the findings of consultation exercises and proposals to introduce a Traffic Regulation Order as the result of a petition submitted to the Area Committee at its meeting on 19 July 2012.

The Area Committee is recommended to give consideration to the outcome of the consultation exercise and determine whether to:-

(1) Recommend that the Executive Councillor (Economic Development & Regeneration) gives approval to the following:-

Revocation of No Waiting Mon – Fri 8.30am – 9am & 3.15pm – 4.30pm

Hulme Hall Road, Cheadle Hulme, east side, from a point 15 metres north of the northerly kerb line of Hulme Hall Avenue to a point 15 metres south of the southerly kerb line of Hulme Hall Avenue.

Hulme Hall Avenue, Cheadle Hulme, both sides, from the easterly kerb line of Hulme Hall Road for a distance of 15 metres in an easterly direction.

Proposed No Waiting at Any Time

Hulme Hall Road, Cheadle Hulme, east side, from a point 15 metres north of the northerly kerb line of Hulme Hall Avenue to a point 15 metres south of the southerly kerb line of Hulme Hall Avenue.

Hulme Hall Avenue, Cheadle Hulme, both sides, from the easterly kerb line of Hulme Hall Road for a distance of 15 metres in an easterly direction.

(2) Give approval to the following:-

Proposed No Waiting at Any Time

Hulme Hall Avenue, Cheadle Hulme, south side, from a point 5 metres west of the westerly kerb line of Seymour Road to a point 10 metres east of the easterly kerb  line of Seymour road.

Hulme Hall Avenue, Cheadle Hulme, south side, from a point 5 metres west of the westerly kerb line of Granby Road to a point 7 metres east of the easterly kerb line of Granby Road.

Hulme Hall Avenue, Cheadle Hulme, north side, from a point 13 metres west of the westerly kerb line of Dennison Road to a point 10 metres east of the easterly kerb line of Dennison Road.

Granby Road, Cheadle Hulme, both sides, from the southerly kerb line of Hulme Hall Avenue for a distance of 10 metres in a southerly direction.

Granby Road, Cheadle Hulme, west side, from a point 5 metres north of the northerly kerb line of Seymour Road to a point 5 metres south of the southerly kerb line of Seymour Road.

Dennison Road, Cheadle Hulme, both sides, from the northerly kerb line of Hulme Hall Avenue for a distance of 10 metres in a northerly direction.

Officer contact: Andrew Varey on 474 4809 or email: andrew.varey@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report of the Service Director (Place Management) (copies of which had been circulated) detailing the findings of consultation exercises and proposals to introduce a Traffic Regulation Order as the result of a petition submitted to the Area Committee at its meeting on 19 July 2012.

RESOLVED – (1) That the Executive Councillor (Economic Development & Regeneration) be recommended to give approval to the following:-

Revocation of No Waiting Mon – Fri 8.30am – 9am & 3.15pm – 4.30pm

Hulme Hall Road, Cheadle Hulme, east side, from a point 15 metres north of the northerly kerb line of Hulme Hall Avenue to a point 15 metres south of the southerly kerb line of Hulme Hall Avenue.

Hulme Hall Avenue, Cheadle Hulme, both sides, from the easterly kerb line of Hulme Hall Road for a distance of 15 metres in an easterly direction.

Proposed No Waiting at Any Time

Hulme Hall Road, Cheadle Hulme, east side, from a point 15 metres north of the northerly kerb line of Hulme Hall Avenue to a point 15 metres south of the southerly kerb line of Hulme Hall Avenue.

Hulme Hall Avenue, Cheadle Hulme, both sides, from the easterly kerb line of Hulme Hall Road for a distance of 15 metres in an easterly direction.

(2) That approval be given to the following:-

Proposed No Waiting at Any Time

Hulme Hall Avenue, Cheadle Hulme, south side, from a point 5 metres west of the westerly kerb line of Seymour Road to a point 10 metres east of the easterly kerb  line of Seymour road.

Hulme Hall Avenue, Cheadle Hulme, south side, from a point 5 metres west of the westerly kerb line of Granby Road to a point 7 metres east of the easterly kerb line of Granby Road.

Hulme Hall Avenue, Cheadle Hulme, north side, from a point 13 metres west of the westerly kerb line of Dennison Road to a point 10 metres east of the easterly kerb line of Dennison Road.

Granby Road, Cheadle Hulme, both sides, from the southerly kerb line of Hulme Hall Avenue for a distance of 10 metres in a southerly direction.

Granby Road, Cheadle Hulme, west side, from a point 5 metres north of the northerly kerb line of Seymour Road to a point 5 metres south of the southerly kerb line of Seymour Road.

Dennison Road, Cheadle Hulme, both sides, from the northerly kerb line of Hulme Hall Avenue for a distance of 10 metres in a northerly direction.

To consider a report of the Service Director (Education).

The Area Committee is requested to recommend that Councillor Lisa Walker be reappointed to the governing body of Nevill Road Infant School.

Officer contact: Libby Evans on 474 3847 or email: libby.evans@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report of the Service Director (Education) (copies of which had been circulated) requesting the Area Committee to consider the reappointment of Councillor Lisa Walker to the governing body of Nevill Road Infant School.

It was commented that in addition to the reappointment detailed in the report, members had become aware that a further governing body vacancy had arisen at Bramhall High School.

RESOLVED – (1) That the Executive Councillor (Lifelong Learning and Achievement) be recommended to approve the reappointment of Councillor Lisa Walker to the governing body of Nevill Road Infant School.

(2) That the Executive Councillor (Lifelong Learning and Achievement) be recommended to approve the appointment of Mr Christopher Grime to the vacancy at Bramhall High School.

To consider a report of the Democratic Services Manager.

The report provides an update on progress since the last meeting on decisions taken by the Area Committee and details the current position on area flexibility funding. The report also includes the current position on the highway and traffic management delegated budget.

The Area Committee is recommended to note the report.

Officer contact: Damian Eaton, 0161 474 damian.eaton@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) updating the Area Committee on progress on decisions taken by the Area Committee since the last meeting and the current position on Area Flexibility and the Highway Maintenance and Traffic Management delegated budgets.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.